Tom May
Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects.
Latest articles by Tom May
How to create an online portfolio: Steps to curating your own corner of the web
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Want to show off your work online? We digest the methods involved with creating an online portfolio.
The best rebrands of the '80s, from Nike to British Airways and Apple
By Tom May published
An indepth analysis of the most influential brand overhauls that shaped the visual landscape of the 1980s, as picked by the pros.
The best web hosting for freelancers
By Tom May last updated
These are the best web hosting platforms for freelancer creatives.
The best web design tools: work faster and smarter
By Tom May last updated
Streamline your workflow with these web design tools.
The best rebrands of the 1990s, as picked by the pros
By Tom May published
Our experts review the best rebrands of the 90s.
MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M3: which should you choose?
By Tom May published
Our expert guide to MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M3.
MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: which Apple laptop is right for you?
By Tom May last updated
This guide will help you decide.
MacBook Pro M2 vs MacBook Pro M3: Apple's high-end laptops compared
By Tom May published
Who wins between MacBook Pro M2 vs MacBook Pro M3?
iPad Pro vs MacBook Air: are they really comparable?
By Tom May published
Is an iPad Pro plus keyboard as good as a MacBook Air?
Apple student discount: how much you can save, and how to get it
By Beth Nicholls last updated
Apple offers education pricing not only for college students – but for the parents of students, teachers, and faculty too!
The best Olympics logos of all time
By Joe Foley last updated
From iconic minimalism to 'Rachel from Friends', these are the best Olympics logos to date.
The best After Effects tutorials for motion design, animation, VFX and 3D
By Tom May last updated
Boost your skills with these Adobe After Effects tutorials, whether you're a beginner or pro.
The best watercolour pencils
By Tom May last updated
Create beautiful wash effects with the best watercolour pencils available.
13 best Adobe Illustrator plugins
By Creative Bloq Staff published
These are the best Adobe Illustrator plugins around.
The 5 basic types of logo and how to use them
By Tom May last updated
We explain the different types of logo and when to use each one.
The best software for editing videos for YouTube
By Tom May last updated
Our expert guide to the best software for editing YouTube videos.
The best gouache paint in 2024
By Josephine Watson last updated
These are the best gouache paints you can buy today.
The best acrylic paintbrushes in 2024
By Lancelot Richardson last updated
These are the best acrylic paintbrushes, for all skill levels.
The best coloured pencils
By Ian Dean last updated
These are the best coloured pencils you can buy today.
The 5 best Instagram font generators
By Tom May last updated
Use these free font generators for Instagram to add fun text styles to your bio, captions or comments.
20 of the best ZBrush tutorials
By Craig Stewart last updated
Fantastic ZBrush tutorials that will improve your 3D sculpting.
12 of the best fictional brands from film and TV
By Tom May last updated
Some fictional brands have taken on a life of their own.
The best photo scanners
By Beren Neale last updated
Digitise your favourite prints with the best photo scanners.
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